Springtime events, community gatherings in the Kansas City metro area
June 8-9
Old Shawnee Days: Music, crafts, games, carnival rides and food, 6 to 10 p.m. June 6-7, 11 a.m to 10 p.m. June 9, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 9, Shawnee Town 1929, 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, www.oldshawneedays.org.
June 8
National Marina Day: Event includes boat riding, fishing seminars, children’s games, raffle prizes, crafts and more, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lake Jacomo Marina, free.
Miles for Meals: Get some exercise to help a great cause – providing seniors with meals, transportation, exercise programs, 8 a.m., English Landing Park, Parkville, www.RunSignup.com/MilesforMealsKC.
Mexico es Lindo: Music by Eli Lugo, folklore dancing by Los Bailadores of Kansas City, 7 p.m., Rockhurst High School, Rose Theater, 9301 Stateline Road, Kansas City, $10, 913-831-0821.
June 13
Spoil Me Silly, a Ladies Night Out: Pop-up boutiques, prizes, food and more, 6 to 9 p.m., St. Andrews Golf Club, 11099 W. 135th St. Overland Park, free.
Shawnee Chamber of Commerce Pork and Politics: Gather with elected officials from the Johnson County State delegation, County Commission and City of Shawnee, 4:30 to 7 p.m., The Pavilion at the Theater in the Park, 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee, $20 members, $30 others, www.shawneeks.chamber.com/investors-guild.
June 14
Movie in the Park: “Space Jam” will be showing, bring lawn chairs and snacks to watch under the stars, 7 to 10 p.m., Lenexa Commons, Lenexa Civic Center campus, 17101 W. 87th St. Parkway, Lenexa.
Fifth Annual Kansas City Flag Day Celebration: Visit with veterans, American Legion and VFW honor guard, flag and rifle salute, music and food, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Lakeview Village, 9100 Park St., Lenexa.
June 15
Olathe’s Annual Kids Fishing Derby: Spend the morning fishing with the family and friends at the Derby, ages 3 to 15, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., Cedar Lake, 5500 S. Lone Elm Road, Olathe.
June 14-15
Arts in the Park: Enjoy music, food and shopping from local artists, children’s activities, inflatables, an art tent and more, 5 to 10 p.m. June 14, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 15, Macken Park, 800 Clark Ferguson Drive, Kansas City, free.
June 16
Sixth Annual Future Stages Festival: Showcasing 700 youth performers, 34 community arts groups on four stages, also includes art activities and giveaways inside and outside, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kauffman Center for Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, free.
June 19
Fried Chicken Ice Cream & Model A’s Oh My: Feast on fried chicken dinner, along with ice cream, the A’s model A Ford club will bring their vintage vehicles, reservations required, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Shawnee Town, 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, $10, 913-248-2360.
Free for all Yoga: Participants are asked to bring yoga mat and water, instructor Kim Derry will instruct the class, 9:30 a.m, The Square, 100 East Main, Smithville, kgb_destiny@hotmail.com.
June 21
Party in Your Park: Enjoy a day at the park with a light dinner, inflatables, music and more, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Quail Creek Park, 7024 Grandview Ave., Merriam, free.
June 22
Summer Bash Fundraiser: Music and food, featuring Paradize band and DJ Bobby C, tickets include dinner, raffles and auctions, proceeds to benefit Fiesta Hispana, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Guardian Angels, 4232 Mercier St., Kansas City, $15 advance, $20, 913-927-2466, 816-807-9866.
Third Annual Horseshoe Tournament: Day of fun includes a T-shirt, trophy, first and second place along with concession stand, proceeds to benefit the I Am Dom Foundation, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Jarboe Park, 1150 W. 17th., Kansas City.
Pie Making Demonstration At the Farmhouse: Using the 1920s style wood burning cook stove, instructor will highlight crust and filling, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Hart DeCaeny Farmhouse, 11501 W. 57th St., free with museum admission, 913-248-2360.
June 26
Test Drive a School Bus Hiring Event: Come to the first student job fair to test drive a school bus, Olathe School district, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Indian Trail Middle School, 1440 E. 151 St., Olathe, 913-269-1041 or darlene.davis@firstgroup.com.
Jammin on the Green with the Kansas City Ukesters: Annual concert that will play renditions of popular music of the 1920’s, played by the instrument of that era, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Shawnee Town, 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, free.
Free for all Yoga: Participants are asked to bring your own yoga mat and water, instructor Kim Derry will get the class started, 9:30 a.m, The Square, 100 East Main, Smithville, kgb_destiny@hotmail.com.
June 28
Parked: Food trucks, fireworks, music, bring your blanket or lawn chairs to listen to the music, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Stump Park, 4751 Woodland Drive, Shawnee, cityofshawnee.org.
June 29
Kansas City Kansas Street Blues Festival: Celebrate the rich history of Kansas City’s blues and jazz heritage, a variety of booths, music, bring chairs, blankets, 1:45 to 11 p.m., Lavender’s Circle L Ranch 39 24 N. 49th Drive, Kansas City, Kansas, $10 advance, $15, 913-991-3451 or www.kcblues.com.
June 29-30
Kansas City Market for Makers: Stuff your free tote with items from small makers from around the region, food trucks, music and more, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Studio Dan Meiners, 2500 West Pennway St., Kansas City, $7.
July 13
KC Taco Fest: $2 tacos, cerveza, margarita, tequila and live music, competition among participating food vendor to determine the best tacos, 3 to 10 p.m., Crossroads KC, 417 E. 18th St., Kansas City, crossroadskc.com.
Lisa Lopez, llopez@kcstar.com
This story was originally published June 6, 2019 at 10:36 AM.